The National Education Association claims, "The school bus is a
{{B}}mirror{{/B}} of the community." They further add that, unfortunately, what
appears on the exterior (外部) does not always reflect the reality of a chosen
community. They are right. And sometimes it reflects more! Just ask Liesl
Denson. Riding the school bus has been more than a ride to school for
Liesl. Bruce Hardy, school bus driver for Althouse Bus Company,
has been Liesl's bus driver since kindergarten. Last year when Liesl's family
moved to Parkesburg, knowing her bus went by her new residence, she requested to
ride the same bus. This year Liesl is a senior and will enjoy
her last year riding the bus. She says, "It's been a great ride so far! My bus
driver is so cool and has always been a good friend and a good listener.
Sometimes when you're a child adults do not think that what you have to say is
important. Mr. Hardy always listens to what you have to say and makes you feel
important." Her friends Ashley Batista and Amanda Wolfe agree.
Brace Hardy has been making Octorara students feel special since 1975. This year
he will celebrate 30 years working for Althouse Bus Company. Larry Althouse,
president of the company, acknowledges Bruce Hardy's outstanding record. "You do
not come by employees like Bruce these days. He has never missed a day of work
and has a perfect driving record. He was recognized in 2000 by the Pennsylvania
School Bus Association for driving 350,000 accident free miles. Hardy's
reputation is made further evident through the relationships he has made with
the students that ride his bus." Althouse further added,
"Althouse Bus Transportation was established 70 years ago and has been providing
quality transportation ever since my grandfather started the business with one
bus. Althouse BUS Transportation is delighted to have the opportunity to bring
distinctive and safe service to our local school and community and looks forward
to continuing to provide quality service for many more years to come."
Three generations of business is not all the company has enjoyed. Thanks
to drivers like Bruce Hardy, they have been building relationships through
generations. Liesl's mother Carol also enjoys fond memories of riding Bruce
Hardy's bus to the Octorara School District.
单选题
The word "mirror" in the first line could be best replaced by ______.